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Trust in God and Be Faithful

Over the years, I have read a lot of great Christian parenting books. My favorite, thus far, has been William Farley’s, Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting....

A Lasting Christmas Gift for Your Children

From their very first Christmas, and even now in their adult years, my husband and I have eagerly and joyfully given gifts to our children. Some years were “lean” and...

Christmas Carols for Your Child’s Heart

As I write this post, it is not yet Thanksgiving but in the background I am enjoying listening to Joy: An Irish Christmas by Keith and Kristyn Getty. Even my 2-year-old...

The Need for Illustrations in Teaching

As a curriculum writer, one of the most difficult aspects of developing a lesson is coming up with appropriate, concrete illustrations. Why bother with these illustrations? Why not just stick...

Meditating on the Word in a Sound-bite World

As someone who is passionately committed to teaching children the Word of God, I have grown more and more concerned with the effects that the frequent use of digital media...

Growing Up in a World of Terrorism

As parents, we long to protect our children from a myriad of dangers. And, in increasing measure, western affluent cultures have minimized these dangers through the development of safety innovations:...